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Record 1 2011-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prostheses
DEF

An [internal or external] artificial substitute or replacement of a part of the body.

OBS

A prosthesis is designed for functional or cosmetic reasons or both. It may be removable, as in the case of most prosthetic legs or a prosthetic breast form used after mastectomy. ... Other types of prosthetic devices are permanently implanted, like an artificial hip, testicle or tooth.

Key term(s)
  • prothesis
  • prostheses
  • protheses

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prothèses
DEF

Appareil ou dispositif destiné à remplacer un organe ou un membre en rétablissant sa fonction ou son apparence esthétique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prótesis
DEF

Pieza artificial que reemplaza cualquier parte del cuerpo.

OBS

Puede ser funcional, estética o ambas cosas a la vez.

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